Wisconsin
Data center projects, polling, political statements, and PAC activity in Wisconsin.
Last updated: March 2, 2026
11
Projects
7.2 GW
Total Capacity
$2B
Investment
2
Polls
3
Statements
1
Active PACs
$3M
PAC Spending
Political Statements
1 pro-DC · 0 anti-DC · 2 other
“Although the decision to build a data center originates and proceeds at the local level of government, I believe the state also has a responsibility to regulate this emerging industry.”
“I personally believe that we need to make sure that we're creating jobs for the future in the state of Wisconsin.”
“I personally believe we need to make sure we're creating jobs for the future in Wisconsin. But we have to balance that with my belief that we have to keep climate change in check.”
AI Super PAC Activity
1 PAC specifically targeting Wisconsin
Backer: Leading the Future affiliate
PAC supporting data center-friendly candidates in Wisconsin ahead of the Stargate Port Washington campus and other major projects.
Known Races:
WI: Supporting pro-data-center candidates in 2026 gubernatorial race
Latest Polling
Projects
Announced (1)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Port Washington Campus (OpenAI/Oracle/Vantage) | Port Washington, WI | OpenAI / Oracle / Vantage | 1,000 MW | — | openai.com |
Proposed / In Permitting (3)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassville Grant County Proposal (Contested) | Cassville, WI | Undisclosed | 200 MW | — | wisconsinwatch.org |
| QTS Dane County Vienna Campus | Vienna, WI | QTS Data Centers | 750 MW | — | qtsdatacenters.com |
| Viridian Janesville (Former GM Site, Referendum) | Janesville, WI | Viridian Acquisitions LLC | 800 MW | — | wpr.org |
Canceled (3)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverleaf Greenleaf Data Center (Canceled) | Greenleaf, WI | Cloverleaf Infrastructure | 100 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| QTS DeForest Campus (Withdrawn) | DeForest, WI | QTS Data Centers | 750 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Microsoft Caledonia Data Center (Canceled) | Caledonia, WI | Microsoft | 200 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
Under Construction (4)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Mount Pleasant (Former Foxconn) | Mount Pleasant, WI | Microsoft | 2,000 MW | $1B | cnbc.com |
| Stargate Lighthouse Campus (OpenAI / Oracle) | Port Washington, WI | Vantage Data Centers | 902 MW | — | vantage-dc.com |
| Meta Beaver Dam Data Center | Beaver Dam, WI | Meta | 200 MW | — | wedc.org |
| Microsoft Mount Pleasant Data Center | Mount Pleasant, WI | Microsoft | 315 MW | $1B | blogs.microsoft.com |